Right-handed pitcher Billy Ray "Rojo" Johnson Credit: photo courtesy of the Round Rock Express

Venezuelan pitcher Billy Ray “Rojo” Johnson made his pro baseball debut for the Express last night and was ejected after throwing just one pitch. Rojo looked suspiciously like comedian Will Ferrell who was in attendance at the game in support of the Cancer for College golf tourney being held Monday, May 10. Check out the photo gallery for more.

Don’t miss any of the action this weekend as the Express take on the St. Louis Cardinals’ AAA club, the Memphis Redbirds: Fri.-Sat., May 7-8, 7:05pm; Sun., May 9, 2:05pm; Mon., May 10, 7:05pm. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. $6-30. www.roundrockexpress.com.

This article appears in May 7 • 2010.

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